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Cornerstone AL
Memory Care, Home Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Mason City, IA
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Cornerstone AL

Memory Care, Home Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Mason City, IA
302 2Nd Street Ne, Mason City, IA 50401-3412 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Cornerstone Al

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Cornerstone operates a 92-bed nursing wing at 300 2nd Street Northeast in Mason City, Iowa. Managed under the Good Shepherd Geriatric Center network, the facility records a compact daily layout, running at a 33 percent occupancy rate with approximately 30 residents. The front desk coordinates medical billing across traditional out-of-pocket transactions, federal Medicare benefits, and standard state Medicaid channels. Stays at this location average about 188 days, establishing a daily schedule that blends short-term therapy cases with permanent skilled placements.

The building is highly integrated into its local neighborhood, holding a walkability score of 84 out of 100, meaning visiting family members can easily step out to handle everyday errands entirely on foot. Inside the facility, floor crews arrange a schedule that delivers a daily average of 4 hours and 27 minutes of direct hands-on nursing attention to each person. Shift routines mix the time of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who supply 24-hour treatment tracking alongside temporary respite care stays to assist families through home health transitions.

State safety logs map out historical compliance patterns under standard health and code reviews over the past two decades. Periodic evaluation surveys have focused on standard healthcare documentation workflows, including administrative medication records, nurse delegation logs, and general environmental safety tracking. The most recent complaint investigation by state health authorities closed out with zero regulatory citations, confirming full alignment with standard public health codes.

Prospective residents can get in touch with the admissions office to double-check waiting list details, learn about the temporary respite setups, or schedule a time to walk through the property.

Facility Direct Line (641) 424-1740
Facility Direct Line (641) 424-1740 masoncityia@cornerstonecaregiving.com
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By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 92 Rank #70 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 334 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #68 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 258 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
25 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #26 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 424 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
84 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #277 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th out of 295 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 295. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
32.6% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
30 / 92

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 12, 2001
ExpirationJuly 12, 2027
CountyCerro Gordo
License NumberS0120
CMS Certification Number165072

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cornerstone AL is administered by Connie Bleile.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Email connie@goodshepmc.org
Fax6414231751

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (89% below)
• Federal violations (100% below)
• State violations (57% below)
• Violations per inspection (55% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 327 This facility has 89% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 89% better
Federal violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under federal nursing-home requirements, which apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities. Federal + state add up to the total. 031 This facility has 100% fewer federal violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0 vs. IA avg 31).↓ 100% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 37 This facility has 57% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.81.76 This facility has 55% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.8 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 55% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 413 This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (4 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer
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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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Facility 92
IA AVG 71
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84
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25
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IA AVG 18
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50
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornerstone AL

Is Cornerstone AL in a walkable area?

Cornerstone AL has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Cornerstone AL?

According to IA state health department records, Cornerstone AL's license number is S0120.

When does Cornerstone AL's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Cornerstone AL's license expires on July 12, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Cornerstone AL?

Cornerstone AL's occupancy is 32.6%.

How long has Cornerstone AL been in business?

Cornerstone AL has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Cornerstone AL?

No, Cornerstone AL has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Cornerstone AL?

The team at Cornerstone AL can be reached at Connie@goodshepmc.org.

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